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I'll miss you, Brian... | |
Posted By: Louis Wu <halo@bungie.org> | Date: 2/15/03 6:41 p.m. |
In Response To: *Ar-Isildur (Ar-Anarion) My son just came in and asked me why I was crying. I told him a good friend had died. I don't think that's fully true, though. I'm old enough to have lost friends, acquaintances, family. Sometimes I cry - but often I don't. I think I was crying not because Brian had died (I cannot even imagine the horror of this final stretch, and truly believe that wherever he is, he's better off now than he was 24 hours ago), but because of the unfairness of it all. As so many have pointed out, Brian never complained about his lot, never griped about the pain or the hassle of the treatments. He fought because there was no point in doing anything else - but he fought without letting the anger he must surely have felt for being singled out with this affliction spill into his online life here and elsewhere. He showed us nothing but optimism and bravery - and that's incredible in anyone, much less a 19 year old. (He was 16 when all this started.) I called Brian's hospital room a couple of weeks ago - and though he was in pain, and heavily drugged, he insisted upon taking the call. Even then, he was upbeat, refusing to allow the cancer to take his spirit as it was taking his health, and eventually his life. I will miss him. I'm glad I've had the chance to meet him, and his family - they have all made an impact on my world view, and remind me about what's good in the world when I feel cynical and negative towards humans. My grief for the loss of Brian is the worse for what could have been. |
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*Ar-Isildur | Ar-Anarion | 2/15/03 8:02 a.m. |
Here's to Brian | CYBRFRK | 2/15/03 8:35 a.m. |
Re: Here's to Brian | manitou | 2/15/03 10:58 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | DeAdLy_cOoKiE | 2/15/03 8:52 a.m. |
My thoughts and prayers are with Brian's family <3 *NM* | MereCatfish | 2/15/03 9:07 a.m. |
A Message from Betsy Bryce and His Grandmother | poena.dare #CP# | 2/15/03 9:08 a.m. |
Tirion and SilverBrin | Miguel Chavez | 2/15/03 9:20 a.m. |
Re: Tirion and SilverBrin | Ar-Anarion | 2/15/03 8:26 p.m. |
Hear! Hear! | poena.dare #CP# | 2/15/03 9:13 p.m. |
Re: Hear! Hear! | Firefly | 2/17/03 3:58 p.m. |
I've never seen... | RustedAngel | 2/16/03 12:41 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Miguel Chavez | 2/15/03 9:23 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | demonelite | 2/15/03 9:29 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | John | 2/15/03 10:19 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Odysseus | 2/18/03 11:46 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | dogsounds | 2/15/03 9:25 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Lion | 2/15/03 9:37 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Captain Spark | 2/15/03 9:42 a.m. |
Immortalize | cobaltnova | 2/15/03 9:49 a.m. |
Re: Immortalize | Hawkwings | 2/15/03 9:50 a.m. |
Everyone's Mortal but Brian | poena.dare #CP# | 2/15/03 9:56 a.m. |
Re: Immortalize | Miguel Chavez | 2/15/03 10:02 a.m. |
Re: Immortalize | Tirion | 2/15/03 10:17 a.m. |
Re: Immortalize | Ar-Anarion | 2/15/03 11:06 a.m. |
Re: Immortalize | Captain Spark | 2/15/03 11:02 a.m. |
Brian Pic | poena.dare #CP# | 2/15/03 11:15 a.m. |
Re: Brian Pic | Ghôlsbane | 2/15/03 11:23 a.m. |
Re: Brian Pic | Captain Spark | 2/15/03 5:37 p.m. |
Re: Brian Pic | Brian's mom and dad | 2/15/03 7:59 p.m. |
<3 will carry on | Aaron "NetBoy" Campbell | 2/15/03 10:16 a.m. |
don't know what to say... | oddworld18 | 2/15/03 10:18 a.m. |
We will NEVER forget..................... | skavenger_s7 | 2/15/03 10:20 a.m. |
From Brian's Dad | poena.dare #CP# | 2/15/03 10:21 a.m. |
Condolences..... | tyr | 2/15/03 12:09 p.m. |
Re: From Brian's Dad | Dark Helmet | 2/15/03 1:24 p.m. |
My Tribute to Brian | poena.dare #CP# | 2/15/03 10:41 a.m. |
Very sad... | StarWarsFanMan | 2/15/03 10:52 a.m. |
The Mortal Coil | Sesshoumaru, Lord of the Western Lands | 2/15/03 2:59 p.m. |
Cherish your gift | suzy | 2/18/03 3:08 p.m. |
Re: My Tribute to Brian | Ghôlsbane | 2/15/03 3:55 p.m. |
Re: My Tribute to Brian | Ghôlsbane | 2/15/03 4:02 p.m. |
Re: My Tribute to Brian | Barnolde | 2/16/03 5:25 p.m. |
I didn't know him at all | Chowdy | 2/18/03 12:58 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Postman | 2/15/03 11:18 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | poena.dare #CP# | 2/15/03 11:29 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Break Point | 2/15/03 11:37 a.m. |
When all is said... | Red Loser | 2/15/03 11:38 a.m. |
I am amazed at just how tough he was... | Nijhazer | 2/15/03 11:59 a.m. |
You will not be forgot | Novakog | 2/15/03 12:01 p.m. |
good luck and god speed *NM* | myrad_dragon | 2/15/03 12:02 p.m. |
*salutes* *NM* | R.G. | 2/15/03 12:14 p.m. |
No greater pain. | Shishka | 2/15/03 12:18 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Cropuscular | 2/15/03 12:20 p.m. |
A few words... | Gawyn | 2/15/03 12:20 p.m. |
I'm not one who often cries | Ross Mills | 2/15/03 12:36 p.m. |
Re: I'm not one who often cries | Lion | 2/15/03 1:09 p.m. |
For those who don't visit Subnova | Ross Mills | 2/15/03 1:16 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | bnb5550 | 2/15/03 12:46 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | bnb5550 | 2/15/03 12:52 p.m. |
things are being worked on, please wait *NM* | Miguel Chavez | 2/15/03 12:57 p.m. |
So sad... | mnemesis | 2/15/03 12:55 p.m. |
Re: So sad... | Ar-Pharazon - The Helmet | 2/15/03 1:27 p.m. |
Re: So sad... | Tarrsk | 2/15/03 1:37 p.m. |
Godspeed Brian *NM* | dr_saius | 2/15/03 1:42 p.m. |
Forever <3 | Pallor | 2/15/03 1:58 p.m. |
Re: Forever <3 | Ar-Anarion | 2/15/03 2:24 p.m. |
Hero | ferrex | 2/15/03 2:07 p.m. |
Yes he is. *NM* | Djof | 2/15/03 2:18 p.m. |
Re: Hero | Halo-Wannabe | 2/15/03 2:28 p.m. |
Re: Hero | ninja on fire | 2/15/03 2:42 p.m. |
Well said | Acrappa | 2/15/03 7:09 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur, rest now. | Brian Josselyn | 2/15/03 2:47 p.m. |
<3 To You Brian *NM* | goatrope | 2/15/03 2:59 p.m. |
Brian: Words are all i have, i wish i had more *NM* | guy who doesn't post....too often | 2/15/03 2:59 p.m. |
May Brian Morden rest in peace. Amen. *NM* | gd | 2/15/03 3:07 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Steven | 2/15/03 3:20 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Razorback | 2/15/03 3:26 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Skeletor | 2/15/03 3:26 p.m. |
Our loss is Heaven's gain. May God dry your tears *NM* | Scalrag | 2/15/03 3:28 p.m. |
A message for Brian | butcher | 2/15/03 3:30 p.m. |
Re: A message for Brian | mehve | 2/17/03 2:14 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Alexis | 2/15/03 3:31 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Hippieman [B.Org] | 2/15/03 4:06 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Total Codex | 2/15/03 5:21 p.m. |
Thanks Issy <3 | Appleicious | 2/15/03 6:07 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Miles A.K.A ¤¦FLAWED¦¤ | 2/15/03 5:57 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Spartan ][ | 2/15/03 6:13 p.m. |
I never met him... | Exogenesis | 2/15/03 6:12 p.m. |
I'll miss you, Brian... | Louis Wu | 2/15/03 6:41 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | vector40 | 2/15/03 6:52 p.m. |
Re: no words | poena.dare #CP# | 2/15/03 9:21 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | AlexbroPA | 2/15/03 6:53 p.m. |
Of man. | mr_bill | 2/15/03 7:10 p.m. |
Obituary for *Ar-Isildur | Brian's mom and dad | 2/15/03 8:10 p.m. |
Re: Obituary for *Ar-Isildur | Demjin D "Dem" | 2/17/03 2:57 a.m. |
Re: Obituary for *Ar-Isildur | Spnkr | 2/17/03 4:32 p.m. |
For *Ar-Isildur... | jankerz | 2/17/03 8:17 p.m. |
Re: For *Ar-Isildur... | Millie | 2/17/03 8:56 p.m. |
Re: Obituary for *Ar-Isildur | MrFluffyPants26 | 2/17/03 8:45 p.m. |
<3 *NM* | HUNTR-KILLR | 2/18/03 10:18 a.m. |
Farewell Issy!! The Wolves sing for thee!! | Phelan *WP* | 2/20/03 11:42 a.m. |
Re: Obituary for *Ar-Isildur | Dark Teno | 3/31/03 6:41 p.m. |
Posted on behalf of Jason Horwath | Appleicious | 2/15/03 10:17 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | bentllama | 2/15/03 10:47 p.m. |
Rest in Peace *Ar, <3 *NM* | Matt(Uh...#5?) | 2/15/03 10:55 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | *THASF* A.K.A. The Halo And Sonic Fan | 2/16/03 12:48 a.m. |
A Truly Good Guy Has Left Us | Clefton Twain | 2/16/03 1:48 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Elan Sleazbagano | 2/16/03 1:56 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Jerry | 2/16/03 2:56 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | MereCatfish | 2/16/03 3:29 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Cunbelin <3 | 2/16/03 6:25 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | opie301 | 2/16/03 1:03 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Pud | 2/16/03 8:46 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Claudia | 2/16/03 7:02 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Uriel | 2/16/03 9:22 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Sep7imus | 2/16/03 11:54 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Warbow | 2/16/03 12:29 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | sorangath (my real name is michael ) | 2/16/03 4:01 p.m. |
Please Read | wildcat | 2/16/03 4:16 p.m. |
*Ar-Isildur helped me remember... | Bullseye | 2/16/03 5:04 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur helped me remember... | Maestro | 2/16/03 6:41 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur helped me remember... | Appleicious | 2/17/03 2:53 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur helped me remember... | Zodiac~TN~ | 2/17/03 9:56 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Lindsey Falbo | 2/16/03 5:30 p.m. |
Re: God speed young man... God speed | Lophan | 2/16/03 11:55 p.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Ol' Dirtae | 2/17/03 12:08 a.m. |
I'm glad you and Loph made it here *NM* | Miguel Chavez | 2/17/03 12:43 a.m. |
Farewell | SR Omniscient | 2/17/03 12:46 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Da Loaph | 2/17/03 1:01 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Ciarán | 2/17/03 6:15 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | blackfriar | 2/18/03 4:06 a.m. |
Share the <3 always, we are all family :) | Demjin D "Dem" | 2/18/03 6:43 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | El Bastard | 2/18/03 7:35 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Heineken ßås†å®? | 2/18/03 11:08 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | The halo destroyer | 2/18/03 11:15 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Ghôlsbane | 2/18/03 11:22 a.m. |
Re: *Ar-Isildur | Djof | 2/18/03 12:16 p.m. |
hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | NoNdRE of clonon | 2/18/03 5:08 p.m. |
Re: hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | thunderhawk555 | 2/18/03 5:11 p.m. |
Re: hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | Break Point | 2/18/03 5:13 p.m. |
Re: hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | NoNdRE of clonon | 2/18/03 5:35 p.m. |
Re: hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | oddworld18 | 2/18/03 5:15 p.m. |
Re: hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | thunderhawk555 | 2/18/03 5:19 p.m. |
Re: hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | NoNdRE of clonon | 2/18/03 5:37 p.m. |
Re: hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | Shishka | 2/18/03 5:51 p.m. |
Re: hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | Miguel Chavez | 2/18/03 7:09 p.m. |
Re: hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | oddworld18 | 2/18/03 7:13 p.m. |
Re: hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | NoNdRE of clonon | 2/18/03 7:22 p.m. |
Re: hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | halover | 3/31/03 6:57 p.m. |
Re: hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | ragereset | 3/31/03 7:00 p.m. |
Re: hey, there is XBOX in heaven, right? | poena.dare #CP# >BS< | 3/31/03 7:29 p.m. |
I thought Xbox WAS heavan......................? *NM* | Skavenger_s7 | 4/1/03 7:38 a.m. |
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